Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Makes presence felt off bench
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Vukcevic produced 17 points (5-10 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 21 minutes during Friday's 120-105 loss to the Magic.
Vukcevic returned to his regular bench role after starting in the loss to Utah on Wednesday, but the change in role didn't affect his production. This was the third straight game in which he reached the 17-point plateau, and the big man could carve a nice role in the rotation ahead of the final weeks of the regular season, especially if the Wizards decide to give some more rest to the likes of Alex Sarr and even Richaun Holmes. Vukcevic is playing on a two-way deal but has made only 24 appearances at the NBA level, so he won't face the limitations other two-way players might have in the final weeks of the regular season.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Back to bench role
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Vukcevic is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Magic.
Vukcevic notched 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds and two blocks over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 128-112 loss to Utah, but he returns to the bench due to the Wizards employing a different starting lineup. Vukcevic is averaging 7.0 points and 3.2 rebounds per game across 23 appearances (one start) this season.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Efficient 17 points in start
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Vukcevic had 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds and two blocks over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 128-112 loss to Utah.
Making his first start of the season and the fifth of his career, Vukcevic scored 17 points in his second straight game and swatted a team-high two shots. The rebuilding Wizards opted to give the Vukcevic a look in the first unit amid a losing season late in 2023-24 as well, so there's reason to believe the second-year big man can stick with the starters going forward to finish 2024-25. Dating back to last year, Vukcevic has averaged 15.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers in 22.3 minutes over five career starting appearances.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: First start of season Wednesday
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Vukcevic is starting Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
It'll be the first start of the season for the second-year big man, who will be making his fifth career appearance in the first unit. Over his last three outings, Vukcevic has averaged 13.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 steals in 22.3 minutes.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Pours in 17 points
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Vukcevic provided 17 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 112-97 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Vukcevic finished one point shy of his season-best mark (18) in the loss. The Wizards were shorthanded Monday, and they rolled with an 11-man rotation while pulling Khris Middleton and Jordan Poole at halftime. Meanwhile, Richaun Holmes never saw the floor. This could be an indication that Vukcevic is going to get an extended look in the final weeks.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Fills stat sheet in loss
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Vukcevic recorded 15 points (6-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 119-104 loss to the Raptors.
With Richaun Holmes (knee) sitting out Monday, Vukcevic re-entered the rotation as the top backup to Alex Sarr. Vukcevic saw some overlap in playing time with Sarr (30 minutes) and came through with a well-rounded stat line, albeit with poor efficiency. If Holmes is back in action for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, however, Vukcevic would likely see his playing time take a hit, and he could drop out of the rotation entirely.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Makes most of bench minutes
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Vukcevic racked up 12 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Sunday's 110-90 loss to the Magic.
Vukcevic hasn't been the most consistent performer off the bench for the Wizards, but he's found a way to score in double digits in three of his last seven appearances. Both his role and the lack of consistency on a game-to-game basis limit his upside considerably, so Vukcevic shouldn't be anything more than a streaming option in deep formats throughout the rest of the fantasy season.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Standout showing off bench
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Vukcevic ended with 18 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Monday's 131-121 loss to the Spurs.
Although Vukcevic fell a lone point shy of his career high, he was still able to establish a new season high Monday. The rebuilding Wizards have been rolling with veteran Richaun Holmes as their starting center in the absence of rookie first-rounder Alex Sarr (ankle), but Vukcevic will remain a candidate for increased playing time down the stretch of the campaign. The 2023 second-rounder has averaged 9.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 threes in 14.0 minutes while shooting 53.2 percent from the field across his last seven contests.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Balanced outing off bench in loss
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Vukcevic totaled seven points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 16 minutes during Friday's 134-124 loss to Cleveland.
Vukcevic provided a spark off the Wizards bench in Friday's contest, tallying bench-high-tying rebound and assist totals while finishing second among second-unit players in scoring in a losing effort. Vukcevic set a new season high in assists while posting his fourth outing of the year with five of more points.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Removed from injury report
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Vukcevic (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Vukcevic will end a five-game absence Thursday due to an ankle sprain, but there's no guarantee he'll see the floor for the Wizards against Phoenix. With Marvin Bagley (knee) sidelined, Washington will likely lean on Alexandre Sarr in the starting lineup and Jonas Valanciunas from the second unit.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Ruled out for Monday
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Vukcevic (ankle) will not play Monday against the Timberwolves.
Vukcevic will miss his fifth straight game Monday. He's not a regular rotation player, however, so his absence doesn't have many fantasy implications.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Won't play Sunday vs. OKC
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Vukcevic (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
The 2023 second-round pick will miss a fourth straight game due to a right ankle sprain. Vukcevic has appeared in only three regular-season games, so his absence has had little impact on Washington's rotation. His next opportunity to play will be Monday against the Timberwolves.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Ruled out against Chicago
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Vukcevic (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Vukcevic will miss a third straight game Friday with a right ankle sprain. He has played in only three games for Washington and is averaging just 2.3 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Out again Wednesday
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Vukcevic (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the 76ers.
Vukcevic will miss his second straight game due to a right ankle sprain. The second-year big man isn't a rotation player for the Wizards, having logged just seven total minutes across three appearances on the season.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Nursing ankle sprain
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Vukcevic (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Rockets, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Vukcevic is nursing a right ankle sprain, and his next opportunity to suit up arrives during the second leg of Washington's back-to-back Wednesday against Philadelphia. Alexandre Sarr and Jonas Valanciunas should play the bulk of the center minutes Tuesday, and Anthony Gill could take on a handful of minutes off the bench in Vukcevic's absence.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Sidelined again Sunday
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Vukcevic (knee) is listed out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Vukcevic has yet to make his season debut due to a left knee contusion and remains without a concrete timeline for a return. The Wizards have designated Vukcevic as one of their three two-way players this season, so he could end up seeing his initial game action with the G League's Capital City Go-Go.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Out for Thursday
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Vukcevic (knee) will not play Thursday versus Dallas.
Vukcevic remains unable to make his 2024-25 debut while he continues to recover from a left knee contusion. There have been scarce updates on his progression.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Remains out for Saturday
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Vukcevic (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Bucks.
Vukcevic has yet to make his season debut, and his timetable for a return is unclear as he recovers from a left knee contusion. The 21-year-old big man is expected to require a reconditioning period once he is cleared for game action, though his next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Cavaliers.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Sitting out Tuesday
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Vukcevic (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Vukcevic isn't yet ready to make his 2024-25 debut while he continues to recover from a left knee contusion. Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said back on Nov. 17 that once Vukcevic shakes off the injury, the second-year big man will need a reconditioning period before he's deemed ready for game action. With that in mind, Vukcevic looks safe to rule out through the second leg of the Wizards' back-to-back set Wednesday versus the Clippers.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Still not ready for game action
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Vukcevic has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks due to a left knee contusion, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
Vukcevic has yet to play in the NBA or G League this season, but Monday marks the first time he's shown up on the injury report. On Sunday, head coach Brian Keefe told Shankar that Vukcevic will need to ramp up his conditioning before making his debut, and the injury likely doesn't help the big man's chances of seeing live action soon.
